FFI™ Strength & Conditioning Qualifications

FFI™ AP / Strength & Conditioning Instructor Courses

Taught by Professional S&C coaches / Qualified tutors / physical therapists from Function and Fitness Ireland FFI™ in conjunction with the Strength & Conditioning Association of Ireland (SCAI)

Participants may attend module 1 or module 2 as a workshop without certification.

About the FFI™ Module 1 AP /Strength & Conditioning Instructor Course

The focus of this course is to teach the student how to evolve into an Athletic Developement and Performace S&C coach. This course is also designed to show Coaches, Fitness Professionals how to teach FFI™ AP / S&C techniques to teams, athletes or the general public in a safe and effective manner.

This course teaches module 1 FFI™ S&C olympic style weightlifting techniques, plyometrics, hardstyle kettlebells techniques and corrective exercises. These techniques focus on pre-rehabilitation, rehabilitation, explosive strength, power production, mobility and stability. FFI™ methods also focus on corrective exercise and quality of movement.

This Module 1 Strength & Conditioning Instructor Course will then advance you to our Module 2 Strength & Conditioning Instructor Course (see below). After both modules are completed you may attend our exam day to gain your full FFI™ Strength & Conditioning qualification. Ideally both modules should be completed within 12 months of starting your module 1 course.

Learn about AP/S&C Coach:

Philosophies
Athletic Developement & Performance
Testing / Evaluating
Program Design /Exercise Selection
Injury Prevention
Speed: linear
Power
Player Monitoring

The courses will be taught by qualified FFI™ S&C tutors and physical therapists. Our tutors are trained teachers, not just instructors. We have skills and qualifications in how to teach the trainer.

Course suitability

To enroll on this course, students should hold a recognised teaching qualification in strength & conditioning / personal training / fitness training or sports coaching. Students wishing to partake in this course, should have some experience in strength training.

Participants may attend module 1 or module 2 as a workshop without certification.

This course is suitable for:

AP / Strength and Conditioning Coaches / students
Personal Trainers
Fitness instructors
Kettlebells instructors
Power clubs instructors
Bootcamp instructors
BJJ / MMA / fight coaches etc.
Athletic trainers
Fitness professionals
GAA, Soccer, Rugby or other sports coaches
Professional athletes
Physical Education teachers
Physiotherapists
Rehabilitation tharapists etc.

The following is what the course will offer you:

Receive our full colour book on FFI™ Barbell S&C Training techniques
Practise FFI™ physical therapy movement screening and ROM testing
Learn to test your athletes
Discover corrective exercises for muscle imbalances and weakness
Study Acceleration and agility drills
Learn FFI™ module 1 Barbell, kettlebell, body weight and plyometric S&C techniques.
Discover the history of barbell training
Learn about injury prevention and screening
Discover the benefits of FFI™ Olympic style S&C weightlifting
Practise safety in using FFI™ Olympic style S&C weightlifting
Recognise suitability in using barbells, kettlebells, plyometrics and contra-indications
Take part in theory and practical sessions
Learn new effective teaching skills
Observe verbal and visual demonstrations
Practise module 1 FFI™ Olympic weightlifting barbell movements and variations
Recognise the correct posture & body alignment for weightlifting
Discover technical guidelines for teaching FFI™ module 1 AP / S&C movements
Learn how to spot and fix poor techniques
Recognise safe, effective progressions and modifications
Observe examples of Kinetic closed chain movements
Study kinesiology
Discuss types of contractions and muscle fibre types
Learn Mobility warm ups
Practise body weight, strength and mobility drills
Discuss the importance of Dynamic stabilization in movement
Receive tutor feedback on all your demonstrations
Programme design : Learn how to design a FFI™ module 1 AP / S&C programme for athletes, clients, teams etc.
Study Linear periodisation
Advice on advertising and online marketing

FFI™ Module 1 main movements covered:

The Deadlift (part 1)
The Squat with variations
The Clean and Jerk
Pressing variations
Assistant Level 1 FFI™ AP / S&C movements to compliment S&C weightlifting

There will be a full break down of every movement with muscular and joint analysis.

FFI™ Module 2 AP / Strength & Conditioning Instructor Course

Taught by FFI™ S&C coaches / Qualified tutors and physical therapists from Function and Fitness Ireland FFI™ in conjunction with the Strength & Conditioning Association of Ireland (SCAI)

About the FFI™ Module 2 AP / Strength & Conditioning Instructor Course

This course is a progression from the FFI™ module 1 AP / Strength & Conditioning Instructor Course. This progressed course is designed to show coaches how to teach module 2 FFI™ S&C techniques to teams, athletes or the general public in a safe and effective manner.

This course teaches module 2 FFI™ S&C olympic style weightlifting techniques, plyometrics, hardstyle kettlebells techniques and corrective exercises. These techniques focus on pre-rehabilitation, rehabilitation, explosive strength, power production, mobility and stability. FFI™ methods also focus on corrective exercise and quality of movement.

After both modules are completed, you may attend our exam day to gain your full FFI™ Strength & Conditioning qualification. Both modules should be completed ideally within 12 months.

Learn about AP/S&C Coach:

Testing / Evaluating part 2
Athletic Developement & Performance 2
Program Design / Exercise Selection part 2
Injury Prevention
Speed: linear to multi-directional part 2
Power
Player Monitoring

The courses will be taught by qualified FFI™ tutors and physical therapists. Our tutors are trained teachers, not just instructors. We have skills and qualifications in how to teach trainers.

This course is suitable for:

Module 1 FFI™ AP / Strength & Conditioning students
Participants may attend module 1 or module 2 as a workshop without certification.

The following is what this course will offer you:

Practise module 2 FFI™ physical therapy movement screening and ROM testing
Discover module 2 FFI™ corrective exercises for muscle imbalances and weakness
Know how to test your athletes
Study module 2 FFI™ AP / Acceleration and agility drills
Master module 2 FFI™ AP / S&C plyometric movements
Learn module 2 FFI™ AP / Barbell, kettlebell, body weight S&C techniques.
Practise module 2 FFI™ AP / Olympic weightlifting movements and variations
Discover technical guidelines for teaching module 2 FFI™ movements
Learn about injury prevention and screening from a professional AP / S&C coach
Programme design : Learn how to design a module 2 FFI™ AP / S&C programme for athletes, clients, teams etc
Study undulating and conjugate methods of programming

FFI™ Module 2 main movements covered:

The Deadlift (part 2)
The Barbell Snatch with variations
Module 2 FFI™ AP /plyometric exercises
Module 2 FFI™ AP /speed and agility drills
Module 2 FFI™ kettlebells exercises
Assistant Module 2 FFI™ AP / S&C exercises to compliment S&C weightlifting

There will be a full break down of every movement with muscular and joint analysis.

Course details are subject to change.

Fees

TBC:

Requirements

Participants must hold valid teaching credentials recognised by FFI™ NCEF, ITEC, ACE, NCEHS or equivalent. Other coaches contact us before enrolling. Attendees must be free from injury and be suitable for physical testing.

Participants will be required to wear suitable clothing and footwear suitable for plyometrics. Shorts and t-shirt are ideal. Weightlifting shoes are highly recommended, if you have them. Bring a few changes of clothing, snacks and drinking water.

Exams

Exam Day: TBC

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Where:

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The exam day will be on a separate day from the course.

There wil be a 1 hour written multiple choice exam.

After the written exam all students will be tested on their instructional and technical abilities of their course S&C techniques

Participants should also design a team case study to be submitted on the exam day.

Case study details: 16 week team / group progressive S&C programme. All sessions to be typed and presented professionally.

Students who don't complete all exams / requirements within 12 months of their course start date will have to attend a 1 day refresher workshop, with added fees and with all exams to be completed.

Students must attend all days on the course.

Students must partake in practical and theory sessions.

There will be continual assessment on the students technical and instructional skills throughout the course.

The above details are subject to change.

Manuals

All students will receive the manuals, as part of their course. If you are interested in purchase of the manuals without attending any of our courses, please visit our books section, by clicking here.